Linebacker CJ Allen forced a fumble at the goal line in a momentum-turning play, and No. 10 Georgia rallied to beat Auburn 20-10 and win the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry for the ninth consecutive year.

Late in the first half, Auburn quarterback Jackson Arnold seemed to cross the plane of the goal line before he lost control of the ball. Southeastern Conference officials, however, ruled the play a fumble and led to Georgia scoring on a field goal to make it a one-score game going into halftime.

“Sad that replay officials cost Auburn the game against Georgia,” another added. “Coach Kirby needs to be suspended for blatantly calling a timeout and then claiming he didn’t. That is unethical and should be punished!”

On the "College GameDay Podcast" on Wednesday, Rece Davis told Pete Thamel he believed Auburn was indeed clapping and that Smart was correct about the rule, but that Smart effectively called a timeout and should have been charged one.

The Georgia Bulldogs' major defensive stop at the goal line against the Auburn Tigers in the second quarter when they forced Jackson Arnold to fumble.

In the end, Auburn was outscored 20-0 after taking a 10-0 lead. Auburn is now 2-11 in games decided by 10 points or less under Freeze, indicating a more serious problem than just officiating for the Tigers.

AUBURN, Ala. - After overcoming a lackluster first half, Georgia defeated Auburn 20-10 on Saturday night. The win marks the Dawgs' ninth consecutive victory in the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry.

Here we will look at and discuss the Auburn Tigers most to blame for frustrating their loss to the Georgia Bulldogs.